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Springettsbury Township Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Minutes

August 27, 2026

APPROVED

MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE:

Mark Swomley, Chairman
George Dvoryak, Vice Chairman
Don Bishop, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer (Zoom)
Charles Wurster (Zoom)
Bob Cox

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:

Mark Hodgkinson, Township Manager
James Sanders, Solicitor
John Luciani, First Capital Engineering
Diana Young, Buchart-Horn Engineering
Dori Bowders, Director of Administrative Operations
Randall Heilman, Director of Community Development
Dennis Crabill, Director of Public Works-WWT
Todd King, Chief of Police
Angel Diaz, HR Coordinator
Richard Diaz, Grants and Communications Coordinator
Sue Sipe, Stenographer

CALL TO ORDER

1. Opening Ceremony

SWOMLEY Chairman Swomley called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSIONS

SWOMLEY Chairman Swomley announced no Executive Sessions were held since the last meeting.

COMMUNICATION FROM CITIZENS

There was none.

ENGINEERING REPORTS

1. Environmental Engineer – Buchart Horn, Inc.

YOUNG Ms. Young indicated there are no updates to her report. She offered to answer any questions.

2. Civil Engineer – First Capital Engineering, Inc.

LUCIANI Mr. Luciani indicated the Planning Commission recommended conditionally approving the Mt. Zion Commons plan. There were several stormwater and erosion control comments from the County Conservation District. He participated in a team call with the District and the consultants to work through those issues.

CONSENT AGENDA

  1. Acknowledge Receipt of July 31, 2026 Treasurer’s Report
  2. Acknowledge Receipt of June 16, 2026 York Area United Fire and Rescue Commission Meeting Minutes
  3. Board of Supervisors Work Session Minutes – July 20, 2026
  4. Board of Supervisors Conditional Use Hearing Minutes – July 23, 2026
  5. Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting Minutes – July 23, 2026
  6. Regular Payables as Detailed in Payable Listing of August 27, 2026
  7. CDM Smith, Inc. – Springettsbury Safe Streets and Roads for All Safety Action Plan Project – Invoice No. 90265658 in an amount not to exceed $11,128.18
  8. CDM Smith, Inc. – Springettsbury Safe Streets and Roads for All Safety Action Plan Project – Invoice No. 90269874 in an amount not to exceed $9,791.95
  9. CDM Smith, Inc. – Updates to Zoning and Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance Project – Invoice No. 90265842 in an amount not to exceed $16,892.25
  10. CDM Smith, Inc. – Updates to Zoning and Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance Project – Invoice No. 90269059 in an amount not to exceed $15,190.29
  11. Thomas H. Clingan Electrical Services, LLC – Springettsbury Township Park Lighting Project – Application for Payment No. 3 in an amount not to exceed $270,878.61
  12. Real Estate Tax Refund Request for Tax Year 2021 – York Galleria LP, 1899 Whiteford Road – Parcel No. 46000KJ0001-0000000 in an amount not to exceed $7,004
  13. Real Estate Tax Refund Request for Tax Year 2022 – York Galleria LP, 1899 Whiteford Road – Parcel No. 46000KJ0001-0000000 in an amount not to exceed $6,863.92
  14. Real Estate Tax Refund Request for Tax Year 2023 – York Galleria LP, 1899 WhitefordRoad-ParcelNo.46000KJ0001-0000000inanamountnottoexceed $5,890.36 ($5,690.86 plus $199.50)
  15. Real Estate Tax Refund Request for Tax Year 2024 – York Galleria LP, 1899 Whiteford Road – Parcel No. 46000KJ0001-0000000 in an amount not to exceed $12,371.34
  16. Real Estate Tax Refund Request for Tax Year 2025 – York Galleria LP, 1899 Whiteford Road – Parcel No. 46000KJ0001-0000000 in an amount not to exceed $12,371.34

MR. DVORYAK MOVED TO APPROVE ITEMS A THROUGH P ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. MR. WURSTER WAS SECOND. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.

BIDS, PROPOSALS, CONTRACTS, AND AGREEMENTS

    1. Authorization for Chairman and Township Manager to Execute Utility Relocation Reimbursement Agreement with PennDOT for Permanent Relocation of Mill Creek Interceptor (I-83 Widening Project)

HODGKINSON Mr. Hodgkinson indicated the cost of the relocation of the sanitary sewer line is $14 million. He noted PennDOT is covering the majority of the costs with the Township covering .71%. He thanked Buchart-Horn for their assistance with this project.

MR. WURSTER MOVED FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR CHAIRMAN AND TOWNSHIP MANAGER TO EXECUTE UTILITY RELOCATION REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PENNDOT FOR PERMANENT RELOCATION OF MILL CREEK INTERCEPTOR (I-83 WIDENING PROJECT). MR. COX WAS SECOND. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.

(Mr. Bishop was attending the meeting on Zoom, however, left the meeting at this time due to issues with the sound system in the room; could not hear the proceedings)

    1. Authorization for Installation of Rockburn Park Playground Equipment through River Valley Landscapes in an amount not to exceed $75,840 (COSTARS Contract No. 014-E23-319)
    2. Authorization of Purchase and Installation of Rockburn Park Playground Safety Surfacing and Associated Drainage Material through River Valley Landscapes in an amount not to exceed $34,911 (COSTARS Contract No. 014-E23-319)

MR. DVORYAK MOVED FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR INSTALLATION OF ROCKBURN PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT THROUGH RIVER VALLEY LANDSCAPES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,840 AND FOR AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF ROCKBURN PARK PLAYGROUND SAFETY SURFACING AND ASSOCIATED DRAINAGE MATERIAL THROUGH

RIVER VALLEY LANDSCAPES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $34,911 (COSTARS CONTRACT NO. 014-E23-319). MR. WURSTER WAS SECOND. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.

SUBDIVISIONS AND LAND DEVELOPMENT

    1. SD-2026-0002 – Mt. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2164 Mt. Zion Road

SANDERS Solicitor Sanders stated the applicant is requesting to have the plan tabled to address the issues which were recently brought forward.

MR. WURSTER MOVED WITH REFERENCE TO SD-2026-0002 MT. ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH TO TABLE THE PLAN.

MR. DVORYAK WAS SECOND. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY PASSED.

    1. SD-2026-0004 – Druck Valley Subdivision, Druck Valley Road (Final Plan) Presented by Dan Rife, Montrose Environmental

HEILMAN Mr. Heilman stated there have been a few changes to the plan in response to the court order working with the solicitor.

RIFE Mr. Rife stated since their last presentation, they coordinated to change the emergency access at Radio Road. He outlined the design which is a right-in, right-out, full-service entrance. This was as a result of the objection to the cul-de-sac length waiver as well as only having one entrance. The design will allow two entrances with a through-road throughout the neighborhood. He noted they have coordinated with the engineer to address the remaining outstanding issues.

MR. WURSTER MOVED WITH REFERENCE TO SD-2026-0004 DRUCK VALLEY ROAD SUBDIVISION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MODIFICATIONS/WAIVERS:

      1. § 289-11.B. – Sheet Size of 24”x36”
      2. § 289-27.C. – Driveway and access drive entrances or aprons within the street ROW shall be surfaced to their full width, the type of surface to be concrete.
      3. § 289-41.A.(6). – Subdivision Shall Have At least Two Points of Access.
      4. § 289-41.K.(6) . – Cul-de-sac Length of 600’.
      5. § 281-15.C(3)(a). – Maximum Impervious Loading Ratio of 5:1 Relating Impervious Drainage Area to Infiltration Area
      6. § 281-15.C.(3)(b). – A Maximum Total Loading Ratio of 8:1 Relating total Drainage Area to Infiltration Area

MR. COX WAS SECOND. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY PASSED.

MR. WURSTER MOVED WITH REFERENCE TO SD-2026-0004 DRUCK VALLEY ROAD SUBDIVISION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

  1. § 289-10.A(5)(b).
  2. § 289-12.C and § 289-49.
  3. General Note – The waivers granted on the Cover Sheet of the Plan should reference Section 289, not 290 as enumerated. Plan Sheet C-150 should include the waiver request of Section 289-27.C.
  4. A PennDOT Co-Applicant Agreement for a Highway Occupancy Permit (HOP) for Enclosed Surface Stormwater Facilities has been signed and notarized by the Developer.

MR. COX WAS SECOND. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY PASSED.

MacNEAL Att. MacNeal stated there are several items related to the Highway Occupancy Permit pending for stormwater management facilities on the north side of Druck Valley Road. She noted the three items listed which require action.

  1. Authorization for Chairman to Execute Assignment and Assumption of Right-of-Way Agreement (Crawford)
  2. Authorization for Chairman to Execute Assignment and Assumption of Right-of-Way Agreement (Hain)
  1. Authorization for Chairman to Execute Indemnity Agreement with Beacon of Druck Valley, LLC for Application of Highway Occupancy Permit for Stormwater Management Facilities

MR. WURSTER MOVED WITH REFERENCE TO SD-2026-0004 DRUCK VALLEY ROAD FOR THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENTS FOR CRAWFORD AND HAIN AND AUTHORIZATION FOR CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE INDEMNITY AGREEMENT WITH BEACON OF DRUCK VALLEY, LLC FOR APPLICATION OF HIGHWAY OCCUPANCY PERMIT FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITIES.

MR. COX WAS SECOND. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY PASSED.

COMMUNICATION FROM SUPERVISORS

WURSTER Mr. Wurster extended congratulations to the Parks & Recreation Department and the Township for the successful drone show held last week. It was noted Brandy Swope did an excellent job coordinating the show.

DVORYAK Mr. Dvoryak also congratulated the Parks & Recreation Department for providing a successful, creative program. He also noted Public Works did a great job with the facilities and the Police Department was there in force to provide safety for the large crowds of people.

Mr. Dvoryak provided an update on the YAUFR meeting at which a review was held for the 2027 YAUFR budget. He indicated Chief Hoff would be meeting with Mr. Hodgkinson to review the details of the budget. He also noted at the YAUFR meeting he was sharing the growth in the budget during the past five years using numbers obtained from the Township Staff, and there was discrepancy in the numbers provided by Chief Hoff as to the increase in the Township’s contribution. He asked if Mr. Hodgkinson could reconcile the numbers and let him know.

SOLICITOR’S REPORT

SANDERS Solicitor Sanders indicated there were no updates to the report.

MANAGER’S REPORT

HODGKINSON Mr. Hodgkinson indicated there were no updates to his report.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

1. Resolution No. 2026-45 – Authorizing Transfer of Restaurant Liquor License No. R-14193 to C H R Corp., d/b/a Rutter’s, 1099 Haines Road, York, Pennsylvania

MR. WURSTER MOVED FOR THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-45 AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF RESTAURANT LIQUOR LICENSE NO. R-14193 TO C H R CORP., D/B/A RUTTER’S, 1099 HAINES ROAD, YORK, PENNSYLVANIA. MR. COX WAS SECOND. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.

2. Resolution No. 2026-46 – Accepting Offer of Dedication for Public Use of Land Located on North Side of Druck Valley Road

MR. WURSTER MOVED FOR THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2026-46 – ACCEPTING OFFER OF DEDICATION FOR PUBLIC USE OF LAND LOCATED ON NORTH SIDE OF DRUCK VALLEY ROAD. MR. COX WAS SECOND. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.

OLD BUSINESS

  1. Sidewalks – Eleventh Avenue and Whiteford Road – no discussion.

NEW BUSINESS

  1. Acknowledge Receipt of Sewer Fund Audit Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2025

MR. DVORYAK MOVED TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF SEWER FUND AUDIT REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025. MR. WURSTER WAS SECOND. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.

2. Acknowledge Receipt of 2027 Minimum Municipal Obligation for Police Pension, Death and Disability Fund in the amount of $1,157,941

MR. DVORYAK MOVED TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF 2027 MINIMUM MUNICIPAL OBLIGATION FOR POLICE PENSION, DEATH AND DISABILITY FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,157,941. MR. WURSTER WAS SECOND. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.

3. Acknowledge Receipt of 2027 Minimum Municipal Obligation for Non-Uniform Pension Plan in the amount of $210,426

MR. WURSTER MOVED TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF 2027 MINIMUM MUNICIPAL OBLIGATION FOR NON-UNIFORM PENSION PLAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $210,426. MR. COX WAS SECOND. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.

4. Acknowledge Receipt of 2027 Minimum Municipal Obligation for Teamsters Pension Plan in the amount of $201,159

MR. WURSTER MOVED TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF 2027 MINIMUM MUNICIPAL OBLIGATION FOR TEAMSTERS PENSION PLAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $201,159. MR. COX WAS SECOND. MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT

SWOMLEY Chairman Swomley adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Doreen K. Bowders

Secretary

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